Recently a neighbors dog wandered into our lawn and killed three cats. Can this neighbor be liable for damages such as having to putting their dog to sleep? Another neighbor caught the dog in the act and after about five minutes I found out about the killing. If they can be held liable what should I do?
2006-12-05 09:28:35 · 11 answers · asked by dell_dude1100@sbcglobal.net 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
contact the police or an attorney
2006-12-05 09:31:44 · answer #1 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! In most cities they have a leash law and such. I would call the police and make a complaint. The owners are responsible because it is their dog. That is absolutly horrible! Contact your local ASPCA too! It would be just like their dog biting someone.Now if the cats wondered into their backyard then there is no crime. But you have a witness too. Definatley report it ASAP! Before the deltails get jumbled and the witness won't talk. And the proof. Good luck!
2006-12-05 09:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are legally liable for their pets actions. Call the police and file a report. Their dog could be declared dangerous and any thing from being put down to being permantly caged could result.
2006-12-05 09:32:50 · answer #3 · answered by DaLady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Putting the dog to sleep is probably not a legal solution. Hopefully your community has leash laws. Then, legally, you can call animal control to report what has happened, and let your neighbor know what their dog did, and that you will call animal control each time you see the dog out of their yard. Urge them to install a fence.
2006-12-05 09:32:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Strain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can be held libel for damages. But you have to make a police report, then file in small claims court, and make sure the neighbor will be willing to testify or you won't have any proof.
2006-12-05 09:32:15 · answer #5 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are liable. If the dog is killing your cats it should be locked up. Go to the authorities.
2006-12-05 09:31:09 · answer #6 · answered by E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Owners should be held accountable for their pets, especially if the pet is known to be dangerous to others.
Each state and town has different laws and guidelines, check with your town's animal control office and report the dog's crime to them. Make sure they have all the facts, the dog's owners info.
2006-12-05 09:38:41 · answer #7 · answered by Pantherempress 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, small claims for damages. Criminal and civil if they attack a human.
2006-12-05 09:31:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bet! Call animal control.
2006-12-05 09:33:45 · answer #9 · answered by juzbcuz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
file a report with the police....let them handle it....good luck
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2006-12-05 09:32:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋